The Moat Index

Compare moats, side by side.

Two to four companies, scored on the same four filters from their SEC filings — so the comparison is apples to apples. The method is fully public.

TOOTSIE ROLL INDUSTRIES INC

TR · Consumer Staples · Shallow moat

Shallow moat

Doesn't clear the bar

Mama's Creations, Inc.

MAMA · Consumer Staples · Narrow moat

Narrow moat

On the watchlist

GENERAL MILLS, INC.

GIS · Consumer Staples · Shallow moat

Shallow moat

On the watchlist

LIFEWAY FOODS, INC.

LWAY · Consumer Staples · Shallow moat

Shallow moat

Doesn't clear the bar

Measure	TR	MAMA	GIS	LWAY
Moat Score (0–100)	55	62 (highest)	57	52
Pricing power	61 (highest)	34	60	39
Returns on capital	39	97 (highest)	62	26
Balance-sheet safety	73	91 (highest)	40	73
Capital discipline	51	24	59	91 (highest)
Margin of safety	No price data	3578% above value	27% below value (highest margin of safety)	200% above value
Market cap	—	$699.3M	$20.3B	$486.7M
Moat tier	Shallow moat	Narrow moat	Shallow moat	Shallow moat
Filings as of	FY2025	FY2026	FY2026	FY2025

Scores reflect business quality, not buy/sell signals. Educational only — not investment advice, and not a recommendation on any company shown. See the methodology and disclaimer.